The secrets that once lingered in the academy halls were only the surface of something far more perilous. What began as whispers of mystery now erupts into shadows that threaten to consume everything. This sequel plunges deeper into darkness, where trust is fragile, danger is constant, and every choice carries the weight of survival. Bonds will be tested, sacrifices demanded, and the line between truth and death will blur. Where Book 1 hinted at hidden secrets, Book 2 confronts them head‑on - with conspiracies, betrayals, and risks that no one may escape unscathed. This is not just mystery anymore. It is a descent into danger, where the cost of uncovering the truth may be everything.

2030 - Years after the ruling party declared internal war against rampant corruption and underground groups, commonly called the extermination era, groups are emerging and embedding themselves inside the countries authorities again. Seoyeon and Dahyun find themselves desperate for a job, at risk of being kicked out of yet another apartment. A 'babysitting' job for Seoyeon and a simple driver role for Dahyun with insane pay is never too good to be true. Right?

In a world where survival is measured in hours, a mysterious experiment unleashes chaos that spreads faster than anyone can contain. What begins as whispers in a laboratory soon erupts into a citywide collapse, forcing ordinary lives into extraordinary battles. As the countdown ticks closer to destruction, twenty‑four lives become intertwined-each carrying the weight of fear, betrayal, and the fragile hope of salvation. The true danger is not only the infection that stalks the streets, but the choices people make when desperation takes hold. The dead may bite, but the living can betray-and that is the greatest danger. Project:24 is a story of resilience, unity, and the haunting realization that humanity itself can be both the disease... and the cure.

The academy has long been obsessed with reclaiming its place as the top-ranked school for producing genius students. For years, it remained stuck at second place, fueling the administration's drive to tighten control and encourage clubs that promised discipline, order, and excellence. Among these was the Disciplinary Force Club (D.F. Club), led by Nakyoung. Originally approved to help maintain peace, the D.F. Club stepped in when the Student Council's verbal warnings failed-physically breaking up fights and enforcing order. At first, they were seen as protectors, but their methods grew harsher, and their reputation shifted into something feared. Opposing them was the Student Council, led by Seoyeon. Calm, authoritative, and rule-bound, the council-maintained order through lists, punishments, and diplomacy. They believed in structure and fairness, often clashing with Nakyoung's force-driven approach. Caught between these two powers was the Mystery Club, a small, eccentric group led by the cold and distant Yooyeon. Considered irrelevant and useless, the council planned to dissolve it to maintain order. But just as the deadline approached, the club unexpectedly gained a new member-saving it from closure.

They weren't adopted. They were abandoned. By parents who couldn't handle their truth. By families who saw them as burdens, mistakes, or shameful secrets. Now, 24 girls live under one roof. A house known only to those who've been rejected, accused, erased. It's not an orphanage. It's a sanctuary. A place for those who want to start again. Each girl carries a story: A failed dream. A broken home. A scar that won't fade. Some were kicked out. Some ran away. All of them are learning how to breathe again. In this house, silence is sacred. Pain is shared in glances. Healing comes in small, stubborn ways, through friendship, through honesty, through the quiet act of staying. This is not a story about perfection. It's a story about survival. About choosing to live. About asking the question no one ever asked them before: Are You Alive??